WSJ seeks an editor for its 10-Point newsletter

The Wall Street Journal seeks an experienced writer for its popular 10-Point newsletter.

The newly relaunched 10-Point is an insightful, intelligent and approachable guide to the news that showcases expertise and analysis from Wall Street Journal journalists around the globe. It combines analysis, scoops and newsletter-exclusive insights with a concise briefing of the day’s top stories.

The right candidate will work directly with editor-in-chief Matt Murray to write and curate an engaging daily must-read for a subscriber audience. We’re looking for a journalist with a confident voice who is well-versed in business and finance and can work independently in the evenings to prepare the newsletter for early-morning publication. This person will act as an internal reporter, unearthing authoritative insights from our journalists and delivering them to inboxes.

The newsletter is named “The 10-Point” after the nickname conferred by the editors of The Wall Street Journal on the lead column of the “What’s News” digest of top stories. Technically, “10-point” referred to the size of the typeface. The type is smaller now but the name lives on.

Applications should include a resume, cover letter and up to five published clips.

Responsibilities

Write, curate and edit the daily 10-Point newsletter

Create a unique and habit-forming experience for 10-Point subscribers

Work with the senior newsletter editor and other newsroom stakeholders to execute a clear strategy for the 10-Point that is informed by news judgment, audience insights and analytics

Work closely with the audience and off-platform teams to grow the 10-Point audience and find opportunities to bring our journalism to new readers via email

Qualifications

Superb news judgment; a strong journalistic foundation as a reporter or editor

A demonstrated record of success in growing and engaging audiences via email

An appreciation for The Wall Street Journal brand and its core coverage areas

The ability to move projects forward in a collaborative team environment

Chris Roush is the Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

This website is operated by Chris Roush, who teaches “Writing and Reporting,” “Business Reporting,” “Economics Reporting,” and “Business and the Media” at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.